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South Wales Argus

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:53:32 +0100
Newport Crown Court could sit empty next month
CRIMINAL barristers in Wales and England have voted in favour of an all-out strike next month in a row with the Government over jobs and pay.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Four Gwent councils lose money in CPE parking schemes
Newport is the only council to make a profit from Civil Parking Enforcement since Gwent Police handed control to councils in the summer of 2019.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Misconduct hearing for three senior Gwent Police officers
AS NEW guidance has been brought in to bring tougher sanctions against police officers who damage public confidence in the force, a hearing into the actions of three senior Gwent Police officers more than three years ago is yet to be completed.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Abertillery man banned from dialling 999 jailed for making abusive calls
A MAN banned by a court order from dialling 999 unless in a case of a genuine emergency is back behind bars after defying it again.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Nantyglo and Pontypool
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Man was driving whilst disqualified with suspended sentence
A MAN who was serving a suspended sentence has been jailed after being caught driving whilst disqualified.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tin Can Kitchen to open second food delivery service
Tin Can Kitchen are to open their second food delivery service in Cwmbran.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
11 new Gwent arrivals including two sets of twins
Here are more babies recently born in Gwent.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:28:04 +0100
Urgent warning to UK parents after two-year-old nearly burns to death due to gas heater
A two-year-old nearly burned to death due to a common household appliance.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Tenants cost of living uncertainty with evictions rising
TENANTS in Gwent are facing greater uncertainty with the number of claims for repossession made by landlords on the rise, the cost-of-living crisis, and delays on protective legislation.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Protestors gather after damage to popular bluebell woods
PROTESTORS gathered in Llanbradach to make their voices heard following the destruction of part of a popular bluebell wood.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Monmouthshire mum in world record South Pole attempt
A MOTHER-of-four from Monmouthshire is aiming to become a world record holder for an extreme endurance challenge in one of the harshest environments on the planet.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Debenhams in Friars Walk, Newport, still empty after closing
THE FORMER flagship store of Newport’s Friars Walk remains a shell 15 months after Debenhams shut its doors nationwide.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 09:11:34 +0100
Newport murder investigation launched as man dead in Duffryn
A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 51-year-old man was found dead outside a house in Newport.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Risca thug assaulted pregnant woman during ‘revenge’ attack
A THUG who assaulted an 18-year-old pregnant woman during a “terrifying” group attack that saw the victim’s boyfriend knocked unconscious has been locked up.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Panic Attack's Kim Davies reflects on winning Robot Wars
REFLECTING on the moment Team Panic Attack arrived on the second series of Robot Wars, captain Kim Davies said: “All we wanted to do was to be entertaining”.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Historic Gwent valleys pub could be converted to flats
An imposing, historic former Gwent pub could be converted to flats after time was called by a previous owner.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran and Pontypool drivers in magistrates court
SEVERAL drivers from Pontypool and Cwmbran have had their cases heard in court outside of the Gwent region.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Converted Caerphilly church with stunning views on the market
A FORMER church is being advertised for sale in Caerphilly.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Pontypool, Caerphilly and Magor
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
The 5 dogs looking for forever homes at Many Tears Animal Rescue
Here is a selection of dogs from Many Tears Animal Rescue which are looking for their forever homes.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Nantyglo drink-driver arrested at McDonald’s drive-thru
A DRINK-DRIVER has been banned after he was caught more than twice the limit at a McDonald’s drive-through.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Dean Richards from Newport shares Slimming World success
A NEWPORT man has a new outlook on life after shedding more than four stone through Slimming world.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Six-year-old Leo signs up to become a superhero for his big brother Jack
Six-year-old Leo from Newport has signed up for the Superhero Dash in support of his big brother, Jack, who is currently undergoing treatment at the children's hospital for Wales.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Local artist brings Newport heritage to paintings in hotel
ARTWORK depicting some of the most recognisable landmarks in Newport has pride of place in the city's newest hotel.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Former Monmouthshire pub gets new lease of life as a boutique hotel and bistro
A FORMER Monmouthshire pub has been given a new lease of life as a boutique hotel and bistro, following a £600,000 investment.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Caerphilly woman praises support offered by Blind Veterans UK
A blind veteran from Caerphilly has urged eligible veterans to contact Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-service men and women, and to grab their help with both hands.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Pictures: Old pubs in Gwent from years gone by
WHILE digging through our archives we found these pictures of pubs across Gwent through the years.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Gwent has got its hats on - in 10 pictures
Hats off to our camera club members for these 10 pictures after we set the theme this week as 'hats'. This is just a small selection of the pictures shared by members of the South Wales Argus Camera Club and you can see more by visiting the SWACC pag...

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Guernsey - fish, history and sunshine
We were last on the ferry. We’d got there just in time.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0100
DWP PIP £156 payments could be owed to Brits who snore in their sleep - how to claim
The DWP PIP payment could be a welcome boost for those struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Highway Code: Drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in their car
The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads, including pet owners.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'We need a change of government' - Nick Thomas-Symonds, MP for Torfaen
As Shadow International Trade Secretary, I see first-hand how vital it is for us to have a government negotiating trade deals which both boost our economy and safeguard important issues like the environment and animal welfare standards.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 08:41:00 +0100
Tesco recall and ‘do not eat’ warning over possible health risk
The recall affects all packets of this product, regardless of batch code and best before date.

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:15:00 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 21?
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 21.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:19:39 +0100
Newport drug dealers used ‘fake taxi’ to deliver cocaine
TWO Newport drug dealers were caught red-handed ferrying cocaine and ketamine with a street value of £20,000 in a “fake taxi” by police in Cardiff.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport Men's Shed scheme opens in Malpas
The Malpas branch of the Men’s Shed scheme is as much about socialising as it is about crafts.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:17:22 +0100
Murder probe launched after man, 51, dies in Newport
POLICE have launched a murder inquiry after a 51-year-old man was found dead outside a house in the Duffryn area of Newport.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Banged up from Newport, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly
THESE six defendants were recently handed prison sentences for crimes like drug dealing, dangerous driving and assault.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport family left homeless blast council inaction
A NEWPORT family have spoken of their struggles with the local authority after being left homeless with two young children.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Newport Lloyds Bank contractor jailed for stealing from elderly customers
A BANK worker who stole £12,000 from “vulnerable” elderly customers calling a telephone helpline has been jailed.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 18:27:10 +0100
Newport exhibition inspired by The Clash frontman Joe Strummer
AN EXHIBITION inspired by the iconic picture of The Clash frontman Joe Stummer working at St Woolos Cemetery will open to the public on Sunday.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Is Shirenewton one of the UK's poshest places to live?
AFTER news that Shirenewton had been named one of the 'poshest places to live in the UK', we visited to see what the people who lived there thought.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Newport residents in court outside of Gwent
SEVERAL Newport residents have recently been sentenced for their offences by courts other than Gwent Magistrates' Court.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Fire damaged house in Newport could make renovation project
IF YOU'RE looking to get your teeth into a  house renovation challenge, then this might be just what you are searching for.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Ebbw Vale Football Club victim to numerous break ins
RTB Ebbw Vale Football Club have been victim to two break ins and one attempted break in over the course of the past two weeks.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Loungers Café Bar to open in Cwmbran
Loungers are to open a Lounge Café Bar called Carro Lounge in Cwmbran in December.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0100
Cwmbran and Pontypool rail fare dodgers fined in court
TRAIN ticket prices may be high, but two Torfaen passengers are each more than £380 out of pocket for trips between Cwmbran to Cardiff.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Tredegar, Cwmbran and Barry
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100
Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings amid health risk food recalls
If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.



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